Defence/Security

North East Group Hails Troops Over Renewed Onslaught On Terrorists

Accurate ReportersMay 29, 2025

The North-East Youth Renaissance Group (NYRG), has commended troops of the armed forces for the recent feet against Boko Haram and Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists in the North East. This is contained in a statement by the Secretary of NYRG, Bello Alhaji, on Thursday in Abuja. Alhaji urged the troops to...

Police in Imo demotes officer for brutalising middle-aged man

Accurate ReportersMay 8, 2025

The Police Command in Imo has taken decisive action by demoting Sgt. Anayo Ekezie to Corporal for his involvement in the brutal assault of a middle-aged man using a smoke gunner. This was revealed by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, in a statement issued on Thursday in Owerri. Okoye said that...

Insecurity: Ondo LG boss suspends scavenging activities indefinitely

Accurate ReportersApril 23, 2025

The Okitipupa Local Government Council in Ondo has indefinitely halted all scavenging and scrap metal operations. Mr. Andrew Ogunsakin, the council chairman, made this announcement during a press conference on Wednesday. He emphasized the need for local leaders and security teams to keep a close watch on scavengers and scrap metal workers. This measure responds...

Magboro residents raise alarm over rising burglary, suspected human trafficking

Accurate ReportersApril 15, 2025

Residents of Magboro Community in Ogun State are worried about a rise in home burglaries, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). An investigation by NAN revealed that many people, especially in Happyland Estate, are concerned about suspected thieves. They believe these crimes are committed by locals rather than outsiders. The community has identified...

Defence/Security

President Tinubu Promises To Engender Well-trained, Tech-driven Modern Police Force

Accurate ReportersApril 7, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has restated his administration’s resolve to engender a Nigeria Police Force that is well-trained, well-motivated and well-equipped with modern tools and technology to effectively combat crime in Nigeria. This, he said, had become necessary ensure to ensure the nation’s security forces are constantly “steps ahead of those who threaten the peace,...

No Community Invaded, Under Siege In Enugu—Police

Accurate ReportersApril 3, 2025

The Police Command in Enugu State says no part of the state or community including Eha-Amufu has been invaded, under siege or its residents displaced recently. The Spokesman of the Command, SP. Daniel Ndukwe, on Wednesday in a statement in Enugu, said that the Command was aware of a spurious online report alleging that herdsmen...

Insecurity: Defence Minister inaugurates training for 800 special forces troops

Accurate ReportersMarch 25, 2025

On Monday, Defence Minister Alhaji Muhammad Badaru initiated the first training phase for 800 special forces personnel, who will conduct high-impact operations with precision, speed, and efficiency. At the launch of the Special Operations Forces for the Armed Forces of Nigeria at Camp Kabala in the Jaji military cantonment, Kaduna State, Badaru underscored that these...

Group demands arrest of Dokubo, others over alleged threats to oil production

Accurate ReportersMarch 7, 2025

The Rivers Restoration Movement (RRM) is calling for the arrest of influential Ijaw leaders due to their alleged threats to halt oil production if State Governor Siminalayi Fubara faces impeachment. Based in Port Harcourt, RRM has accused former militant leader Alhaji Asari Dokubo and the President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Prof. Benjamin Okaba,...

U.S. commend Nigerian Air Force for counter-terrorism efforts

Accurate ReportersMarch 5, 2025

The United States Bureau of Counterterrorism has praised the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its unwavering dedication and substantial contributions to the battle against terrorism and counterinsurgency efforts in Nigeria. During a high-level meeting in Abuja, Jessica Long, the Acting Principal Deputy Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the Bureau, expressed this commendation while leading a US...

Civil Defence Day: NSCDC commits to protecting critical assets

Accurate ReportersMarch 1, 2025

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reaffirmed its dedication to safeguarding essential national assets, as well as the lives and properties of citizens, in observance of International Civil Defence Day. Mr. Nuhu Dansadau, the Commandant of the NSCDC Kaduna State Command, expressed this commitment during a road walk held on Saturday in...

Customs and NMDPRA tighten export controls to combat fuel diversion

The Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority are working together to tackle the problem of fuel that is meant for local use but is being diverted elsewhere. This collaboration is an important part of Nigeria’s overall plan to enhance energy security while also increasing fuel exports. This was discussed...

Baby, Female Passenger Die In Ikorodu Road Crash

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says a fatal road traffic collision on Ikorodu Road has claimed the lives of an eight-month-old baby and a female passenger. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Bakare-Oki noted that the collision occurred opposite Olabode House, between...

At Least 11 Killed In Shooting At Jewish Festival At Sydney’s Bondi Beach

No fewer than 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a Jewish festival in Sydney, Australian authorities say, adding that one of the two suspected gunmen was also killed in the “terrorist incident”. A total of 29 people were injured and taken to hospital, including two police officers, after the attackers on...

UBA Strengthens Leadership Team, Announces Major Executive Board Appointments And Retirements Effective January 1, 2026

United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced significant changes to its Executive Board, following the completion of tenure by four long-serving Executive Directors. The retirements, which take effect on January 1, 2026, include Deputy Managing Director Mr. Muyiwa Akinyemi, and Executive Directors Mrs. Abiola Bawuah, Mr. Alex Alozie, and Mrs. Sola Yomi-Ajayi. In line...

Yahaya, Alia, Ribadu, Others Harp On Unity As Hayab’s Daughter Weds In Kaduna

Prominent Nigerian leaders have harped on the need for national unity through peaceful cohesion as a panacea to sustainable growth and development in the country. The leaders, include the National Security Adviser (NSA) Malam Nuhu Ribadu, Director-General of the Department of State Services Mr Oluwatosin Ajayi, Benue Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, Gombe State Governor...

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